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More than 40 ancient woods would be damaged by the proposed high-speed railway
between London and Birmingham, double the number claimed by the company
planning the line, according to the Woodland Trust.

At least 26 ancient woods would be partly destroyed by HS2, either because
they were on the route or they would be affected by the realignment of
roads, the charity said. Another 17 ancient woods were close to the boundary
of the route and would be affected by noise, vibration or changes to
lighting.

The trust added that an additional 24 woods with very old, native trees would